It’s been a fantastic year of content for The City Menus! With nearly 1.15 million total page views (as of December 17), it’s only fitting that we break it down to see what were the top stories of 2023. So without further adieu… drumroll, please!
Downtown Newnan Welcomes New Retailers and Two Dessert Shops
Rock Salt Ice Cream Parlor and The Hug Box As you strolled through downtown Newnan during the Spring Art Walk you may have noticed several
Southwire and Braves Development Company Announce New Offices at The Battery Atlanta
Southwire and Braves Development Company Announce New Offices at The Battery Atlanta, Partnership with Atlanta Braves North American Industry Leader to Open 23,000 Square Foot
The Hub Breaks Ground in Bremen
The city of Bremen is making use of the former Hubbard Company building to add some additions to the downtown area. According to City Manager
DCEDA to host Career Fair at Douglasville Conference Center
Tomorrow morning, the Douglas County Economic Development Authority will host a Career Fair at the Douglasville Conference Center located at 6700 Church Street. A
Love’s Travel Stop Remodel Scheduled
A complete remodel of the Love’s Travel Stop will begin in 4 months, according to store employees. The Loves Travel Stop is located off I-20 in Waco.
New T-Mobile Store Opening At Park Place
Finally we have signs that some new tenants may be locating to a shopping center with plenty of room. Outdoor signage went up this week
What’s New, What’s Gone…An Arbor Place Update
Arbor Place Mall is a staple in the Douglasville retail and economic community, as well as the West Georgia region. With having a major regional
C.S. Toggery in Downtown Newnan Announces Upcoming Closing
Many in Newnan are saddened to hear news about a retail store in downtown Newnan closing. C.S. Toggery opened at 6 East Court Square in
Teacher of the Year: CHS’s Michael Harvey had epiphany about his career path
Michael Harvey discovered his love for social studies and history while in middle school, but it took career pivots and an eventual epiphany to make
Home Decor and Upholstery Business Moves Into The City Limits
The sisters of Dolorem Pax Persona have moved their trendy business into the City Limits of Carrollton! We covered their business in April of this
Brusters Gone But Lovin Spoonfuls Opens Soon Downtown
Loving Spoonful will open in the next few weeks next to The Nest and across from The Amp off Bradley Street. As you recall the
Mellow Mushroom Randomly Closes
Mellow Mushroom has suddenly closed down. We received word early this morning that yesterday the doors were locked at the establishment and no sign of
Marc Broussard Performs at the Carrollton Amphitheatre Saturday, June 4
On June 4th, internationally acclaimed recording artist Marc Broussard will perform at the Carrollton Amphitheatre to celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of our region’s
Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint Opens June 13th
The time has come for Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint Newnan to have a Grand Opening! Join them on June 13th at 371 Newnan Crossing
Former Bank Now Waffle House
Commerce Bank of Douglasville is now serving up Waffles. A few months ago we broke the story about this former bank becoming a landmark Waffle
CHS Distinguished Alumni Nominations
CARROLLTON, GA – The Carrollton High School Alumni Association requests nominations for the fourth annual Distinguished Alumni Award. Nomination criteria and forms are available on
An Evening with The Alison Brown Quartet
The Allison Brown concert will take place on April 10th at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center at 7:30PM! This event is Sponsored by Milestone Investment Management, UWG School
New Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton Emergency Department Opens This Week
[slideshow_deploy id=’10983′] Now Open: New Emergency Department at Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton Takes First Patients After about two years of construction and another five months of
Legendary Country Musician Gene Watson Known As ‘The Singer’s Singer’ Returns to Mill Town Music Hall
A masterful voice in country music will sing from his collection of hits. Thursday, October 11 The powerful and multi-octave range country vocalist Gene Watson returns to
Kendra Scott Trunk Show Coming to Shot Spot
Carrollton’s largest outdoor retailer and boutique is hosting an event especially for ladies on November 13 at 5:30 p.m. Shot Spot, located at 970 Hays
Mt. Zion Middle School and Villa Rica Middle School Receives $20,000 Grant from Verizon to Implement the Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Computer Science Program
(Carrollton, Ga. – July 16, 2015) Mt. Zion Middle School and Villa Rica Middle School have been awarded $20,000 from Verizon to implement the
Local Bike Shop Keeps West Georgia Pedalling
What started as one man’s passion is now one of West Georgia’s best-known bicycle shops. Located near Adamson Square, West Georgia Cycling has called Bradley
The Teen Superhero LARP Show
Tuesday July 7th at 11:30 a.m. at the West Georgia Regional Library The Teen Program is performing a superhero LARP skit for the children. There
Hibbett Sports Expansion at McIntosh Plaza
Hibbett Sports at McIntosh Plaza just finished up a big renovation and added an additional 1,000 square feet! According to team members the retail space
Wendy’s Is Back With New Management
*Bad management evidently killed the Wendy’s First Tuesday Mall location and put the location on South Park Street and in Bowdon on lock down for
Device Repair Business Opens at Tower Plaza in Carrollton
A new device repair business recently opened at Tower Plaza near Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in Carrollton. Ultra We Fix it All has locations in Douglasville
Tanner Repeats Among Metro Area’s ‘Best Places to Work’
For the second time in two years, Tanner Health System has gained distinction as one of the top destinations for healthcare professionals in metro Atlanta.
Newnan, Georgia, branch manager recognized for impressive performance
ABC Supply Co., Inc., the largest wholesale distributor of roofing and other select exterior and interior building products in North America, recently promoted Chris George,
Fast Signs Opening A Newnan Location
Fast Signs will soon open in the Park Place Shopping Center off Highway 34 near Thomas Crossroads. Fast Signs is being well received in
T-shirt Sales to Help Provide Mammogram Assistance
T-shirt Sales to Help Provide Mammogram Assistance Approximately 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop breast cancer during the course of her lifetime. Fortunately, the
Congratulations to the STARS from Bremen High School
The Bremen High School Class of 2021 STAR Student is Justin Shin, and his selection for STAR teacher is Jason Fields. Additionally, Justin is the Class of 2021 Valedictorian, and our Salutatorian
Liberty Road Bridge at I-20 Opens to Traffic This Week
Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) contractors are scheduled to reopen the Liberty Road Bridge over I-20 at the Carroll County/Douglas County line beginning on July
UWG Recognized for Efforts in Social Mobility
The University of West Georgia prides itself on putting students first. When economically disadvantaged prospective students are in need of financial assistance in order to
Online Only CD Special From CharterBank
Celebrate financial independence with CharterBank’s Online CD Rates & ignite your savings. CharterBank offering an Annual Percentage Yield of 1.43962% for the 35 Month Online-Only
Ribbon Cutting for The Thread Hillside Neighborhood Connection
Friends of The Thread are planning to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the 7th segment of The Thread, the Hillside Neighborhood Connection Friday, April 23rd at
Free Pick-up & Delivery, Fresh Clean, Fresh Service: Al’s Dry Cleaners
When most people think of a dry cleaners, they think of the hassle of hauling their garments to a store, and the uncertainty of whether
Fall 2017 Leasing Promotion
Haven West Student Apartments has a great promotion going on this month! For their Fall 2017 applicants, they can sign their lease for just $40! Haven
Central High School’s Literary Team finishes 3 rd in Georgia
Central High School students participated in the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) 4AAAA Literary State Championship event last week and earned high marks, bringing home
New Burger King Opens in Anniston
A new Burger King location is now open in Anniston at the intersection of Greenbrier Dear Road and Golden Springs Road. The location opened two
Just RAW with Raw Body Essentials
Raw Body Essentials is changing the way people are aware of their inner being. Located in Ashley Park in Newnan, Raw Body Essentials is a
Bowdon Family Medicine Now Open In Bowdon
Bowdon welcomes a new family medical practice off College Street! Chris Salter CRNP has been practicing for over 20 years. He is a Board Certified
Inventory Arriving as PetSense Prepares for Villa Rica Opening
Inventory is now arriving at PetSense, which will soon open at 604 Carrollton-Villa Rica Highway in the Villa Rica Commons shopping center. The store is
Yogurt Fix For Villa Rica
Chillerz opened Thursday August 23rd . Chillerz is located in the Mirror Lake Shopping Center in Villa Rica next to Publix. Very good yogurt!
New Immediate Care
Peachtree Immediate Care coming soon near Gander Mountain and the new Wendy’s across from Belk.
Device Repair Business Opens at Tower Plaza in Carrollton
A new device repair business recently opened at Tower Plaza near Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in Carrollton. Ultra We Fix it All has locations in Douglasville
Swearing In Ceremony held for County Officials
The Ceremony was held at the Historic Courthouse and followed COVID-19 protocols to ensure the safety of all those in attendance. The backdrop was the
Three Poag Shopping Centers in the Atlanta Market Earn GBAC STAR™ Facility Accreditation
Three Poag Shopping Centers in the Atlanta Market Earn GBAC STAR™ Facility Accreditation The Avenue East Cobb, The Avenue West Cobb and The Avenue Peachtree
Collaborative Effort Between Carrollton Police Department and City Schools Leads to Enhanced School Safety
Carrollton, GA – A multi-year collaborative process between Carrollton City Schools and the Carrollton Police Department has resulted in another improvement to school safety on
Home Garden Of Peace Moves to Summer Grove
Ms. Ladda has moved her business to the Market Square area of Summer Grove next to the Exxon Gas Station. The name has also changed
Fourth Largest Pizza Delivery Chain Opening Bowdon Location
Construction crews are busy with interior modifications inside the Shell gas station located at 1182 East Highway 166 in Bowdon. A new Papa John’s Pizza
Old Chicago Pizza Now Under Construction in Sharpsburg
Last Updated 5/22/23: Framing has begun Last Updated 3/28/23: Construction equipment has arrived, ground broken for new restaurant Last Updated 9/7/22: Plans reviewed by Coweta
Excitement In Peachtree City With 5 Major Retailers Coming
The Overlook in Peachtree City will soon feature several popular retailers including, Tj-maxx, Homegoods, Verona, Michaels, and Ulta. Currently construction is underway on a Chick-fil-A at
The Gridiron to “Touchdown” in Oxford
A new family-themed sports grill will soon “kickoff” business in Oxford. The Gridiron, located in The Exchange across from Publix, is currently renovating the building
Shot Spot Construction Progress
We stopped in at Shot Spot in Carrollton off Hays Mill Road to see the construction of their brand new Indoor Shooting Facility. After grabbing
‘The Heart Behind the Music’ Songwriter’s Showcase Features Five Country Music Artists at Mill Town Music Hall
Billy Dean and Linda Davis plus more to be featured in concert BREMEN, Ga. (July 3, 2018) – Mill Town Music Hall welcomes back “The
JOB FAIR: SMI Recruiting Customer Service Representatives and Office Administrators
SMI is Recruiting Customer Service Representatives and Office Admin Positions! Join them for a Job Fair at the Courtyard Marriott (180 Barnes Avenue) in Downtown
Ragin’ and Roaring Back into Bremen
A Bremen restaurant has recently returned to service after a brief closure. Ragin’ Wings at 512 Alabama Avenue across from Thriftown Grocery reopened on August
Lorelai’s Attic Closes
During the month of May the owner of Lorelai’s Attic experienced a major halt in her business. Kristy had a sudden stroke. Lorelai’s Attic
Mayor Brady Celebrates Summer Reading
On July 29th the Newnan Carnegie Library Foundation held a Summer Reading Celebration at the Carnegie Library for participants of the 2023 Mayor’s Summer Reading
Former Hookum's Becomes Sidelines
A brand new restaurant is in the works for the former Hookum’s location near Little Caesar’s. The restaurant and menu will be a sports bar
New RaceTrac Location Planned For Fairburn Rd
Residents along the Fairburn Road/Highway 92 corridor have been waiting patiently for years since the recession hit Douglas County and a bunch of commercial construction
Momma Adds A Second Location
Momma from Momma’s Tobacco just found a location in Carrollton to expand her business. She started in Bowdon, GA off Highway 166 near Jonesville in
Carrollton’s Dairy Queen To Be Rebuilt
10/28 : Sign Reads, “Closing for a Remodel as of November 2nd. Update as of 10/5 : Dairy Queen has yet to receive a remodel.
Art Studio Opening Soon Off Bradley Street
The former Pippi’s will soon become an art studio. According to a message from one of the owners, the new art studio will feature Out
Rivers Pools Celebrates Re-Grand Opening
Rivers Pools at South Park Plaza celebrated a re-grand opening last weekend. The store expanded with a new Jacuzzi / Hot Tub selection along with more
Local Grapplers Shine at Bowdon Invitational
Following a long week hampered by snow and ice, local wrestlers squared off on the mats at the Bowdon Invitational on Saturday. The tournament featured
Farming for Profitability in Uncertain Times, July 26 at the Carroll County AG Center
The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Council will host a Farming for Profitability in Uncertain Times seminar by Dr. Tommie Shepherd, Agribusiness Economist. The
Crews Currently Widening Street in Downtown Carrollton
The City of Carrollton is currently widening a beloved shortcut street in the downtown area. West Reese Street, which connects North Cliff Street to Rome
Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, Haralson County Chamber of Commerce, and Heard County Chamber of Commerce Host West Georgia Works Virtual Job Fair
The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Haralson and Heard County Chambers of Commerce, will host a virtual job fair Thursday, February
Goodwill Opening A Donation Center in Villa Rica
Goodwill is just about ready to open a new Donation Center in Villa Rica. The new location was previously home to Swirls Gifts and is
UWG’s BB&T now Truist Lecture features CEO King
The University of West Georgia Richards College of Business hosted a speaker this week whose vast experience in the financial industry offered unique insight and
Teddy Bear Drive Supporting Sandy Hook Elementary School
PLEASE SHARE : Sterling Engineering in Carrollton is collecting 450 teddy bears ( stuffed animals ) one for each of the students at Sandy Hook
Two Award-Winning Southern Gospel Groups Perform on July 27 at Mill Town Music Hall
Mill Town Music Hall is excited to announce that the GRAMMY-nominated and GMA Dove Award winning group Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, along with southern
UPDATED: UWG to Host 13th Annual MLK Celebration, Other area events planned
UWG to host 13th annual MLK Celebration on Tuesday, January 18, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. in the UWG Campus Center Ballroom 108. CEO
Northern Carroll County Gas Station Getting Some Upgrades
A northern Carroll County gas station is in the process of receiving some beneficial upgrades. The BP at the corner of US 27 and Holly
Spring Commencement 2018 UWG confers record number of degrees
A record number of University of West Georgia students graduated Thursday, but Student Government Association President Joshua Lester challenged them to not let graduation be
99 Cents and Up Store on Maple Street Closed
Another closure hits Maple Street, this time it’s the 99 Cents and Up store located near Hays Mill Rd. We witnessed a U-Haul truck in
City of Newnan’s Annual Christmas Parade Scheduled for December 14
The City of Newnan’s annual Christmas Parade will roll into downtown Newnan on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. The parade will begin on
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Prestige Discount Store
Happy Valentine’s Day from Prestige Discount Store! Now through February 15th, take an additional 10% off your entire purchase! In addition to the percentage off
CJHS student state spelling bee winner
CARROLLTON, GA – Carrollton Junior High School seventh grader Kyu Alegre accomplished one of the most difficult – and stressful – tasks any student can
Temple Policeman and Air Force Veteran Recovers from COVID-19
Lieutenant Jim Hollowood of the Temple, Georgia, Police Department says being in the right place at the right time is what led to his diagnosis
Christmas Open House at The Nest
The Nest is hosting a Christmas Open House tonight from 5:30pm to 8:00pm! Make sure to bring your camera to take some great Christmas photos!
Guthrie’s Lands in Roanoke, Alabama
2022 is starting off with a bang in Roanoke, Alabama, just outside The City Menus’ coverage area. Guthrie’s has started construction on a new restaurant
National Rankings Show Improved Health in Carroll, Haralson, Heard Counties
Residents in Carroll, Haralson and Heard I counties are becoming healthier, according to a national report on health that ranked all the counties in the
City of Newnan Tree Commission Landscape Excellence Awards
The City of Newnan’s Tree Commission has reinstituted a former awards program to recognize commercial and residential construction projects within the City of Newnan. The
Treasure Finds Consignment & Trades Under New Ownership
Treasure Finds Consignment and Trades is under new management according to a note in the window. We spoke with the owner of Coweta Pawn who
Central High School Students Awarded American FFA Degrees
Five Central High School FFA students earned their American FFA Degree at the 91 st National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana. The week
Leadership Academy Graduates 2021
Congratulations to the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce 2021 Leadership Academy Graduates. After an exciting eleven-week program, the group gathered graduation, lunch and networking. State
Chapel Hill Road Rite Aid Celebrates Grand Reopening
Quick Story: After a few months of renovations, the Rite Aid located at Chapel Hill Road and Stewart Mill Road is now celebrating their grand
Carroll County Schools Hosts ESOL Meet and Greet
(Carrollton, Ga. – October 13, 2015) The Carroll County Schools ESOL Department hosted an ESOL Overview Meet and Greet on September 24. Parents, students, teachers,
Cover Me Southern Opening Second Carroll County Location
Bowdon, Georgia’s own Cover Me Southern will soon open up a second Carroll County location right here in Villa Rica! The new boutique will move
Accel Physical Therapy
Accel Physical Therapy will soon open next to Wicked Juicy Lucy Stuffed Burger Bar. Accel Physical Therapy currently has a location in Villa Rica &
Bowdon FFA Wins 1st Area I Jr. Land Judging Contest
(Carrollton, Ga. – December 4, 2014) Bowdon FFA team members L:R Case Wilson, KC Geter, Kayla Ramage, and Caleb Thompson placed first in the Area
Warming Shelter Needs for November 28 and 29 in Carrollton
Looking for an opportunity to volunteer during this busy holiday season? Help is needed at the temporary warming shelter at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Parish Hall
New “Tropical Chicken” Restaurant Coming To 580 Bullsboro Drive
A fresh, exciting restaurant is coming to Newnan! Pollo Tropical, literally translated into “tropical chicken”, will be building a brand new location on Bullsboro Drive
Film Work Prompts Traffic Control Measures at 155 Greenville Street South (GA 14/US 27 ALT) in Newnan Next Week
Film crews working in Newnan will be doing prep work and then shooting scenes at 155 Greenville Street South (US 27 ALT/Georgia 14) from Monday,
Sprouts Now Open in Peachtree City
Sprouts Farmers Market opened this morning in Peachtree City and was welcomed with open arms and curious new shoppers. The grocery chain prides itself on
Coweta Students Outscore State and National SAT Averages in 2023
The Coweta County School System’s average composite SAT score for the graduating class of 2023 was 1068, placing participating Coweta students well above state and
Muscadine Bloodline Caps Off Carrollton’s AMP Concert Season
The rock-infused country sounds of Muscadine Bloodline will close out the Carrollton Amp’s 2019 concert season, October 12. The Mobile, Alabama, duo’s free show at
